Enjoy a summer day in the garden on August 16th, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Join us for a guided tour of the garden at 1:00PM. Pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Register here
September Open Garden
Enjoy meandering through the gardens in the late summer on September 20th, 10:00AM to 2:00PM. A tour of the gardens from a staff member will be offered at 1:00PM. Bring a picnic, a book, or just yourself, all are welcome! Register here
September Member Tour
Join one of our staff members on a tour through the gardens showcasing our new additions. In the last 18 months over 150 new specimens have been installed in the garden. This tour is exclusive to members and will include light refreshments. Learn about our membership perks here. Register for the event here!
Hammered Flower Workshop
Experiment with the art of natural dyes. Pick from an array of flowers and greenery to create a beautiful print and textile from hammered plant material. The workshop wills start with a short demonstration. All supplies included with workshop. Register here.
July Cyanotype Workshop
Join us July 19th at 11:00AM to create unique botanical prints. After a brief explanation on how cyanotype works and the methods we will be using, attendees will be able to design and create a cyanotype print. Spots are limited! Register here
July Open Garden
Come visit the gardens on Saturday, July 19th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. There will be a tour given at 1:00PM. Pre-regisration is not required but encouraged. Register here
Dogwood Lane Summer Quarterly – Restoring the Historic Orchard at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum
Enjoy our Dogwood Lane summer quarterly, click here.
Dogwood Days Music, Beer, and Membership Drive
May 31st, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Dogwood Days Music, Beer, and Membership Drive Enjoy beer, refreshments, music, and the garden in full bloom. Tickets include one beer ticket. Receive ticket with purchase of a membership. (Tickets must be purchased in advance) Register Here
Botanical Cyanotype Workshop
June 1, 2025 at 10:00am After a brief explanation on how cyanotype works and the methods we will be using, attendees will be able to design and create a cyanotype print. Sign up here
Wine, Cheese, and Dogwood Trees
June 5th 5:30 PM Enjoy a selection of wine and cheeses and join Arboretum Director Debbie Merriam for a fun filled evening of trivia questions while exploring the gardens. Prizes awarded. Attendees are welcome to come to the garden early and enjoy an evening stroll, refreshments will be served at 5:30PM and trivia will begin at 6PM. Register Here